(Press release from Harrah’s Hoosier Park) Anderson, IN—July 2, 2020— In conjunction with the State of Indiana’s Stage 4.5 guidelines and confirmed with the Indiana Horse Racing Commission, Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing & Casino in Anderson and Indiana Grand Racing & Casino in Shelbyville will welcome back spectators for live racing beginning Saturday, July […]
IHRC Licensed Owner Memo from Rick Moore
The following is a memo from Rick Moore, vice president and general manager of racing at Harrah’s Hoosier Park, regarding guidelines for all Indiana Horse Racing Commission licensed owners attending the races beginning Tuesday, June 16: By now I am sure you have heard the good news from the Indiana Horse Racing Commission that […]
Owners granted limited access when racing resumes at Harrah’s Hoosier Park
The following statement was provided by Deena Pitman, executive director of the Indiana Horse Racing Commission, Friday, June 12: After receiving input from Indiana’s horsemen, and holding additional meetings with racetrack management, the following provisions are being provided to accommodate owner’s wishes to watch their horse race on race day. Beginning Monday, June 15, 2020 […]
Harrah’s Hoosier Park sets opening date
(The following is a press release from Harrah’s Hoosier Park regarding the opening date for the 2020 racing season.) Pending approval from the Indiana Horse Racing Commission, Harrah’s Hoosier Park will kick off the delayed start of its 2020 Racing Season on Tuesday, June 16 with a 6:30 pm EDT first post time. Racing will […]
Harrah’s Hoosier Park Sets Date for Opening of Barn Area
(Harrah’s Hoosier Park Press Release) Anderson, Ind. (May 7, 2020) – After receiving approval from the Indiana Horse Racing Commission, Harrah’s Hoosier Park will begin the process of reopening its barn area on Monday, May 11th. Horsemen will be assigned days and times for arrival to ensure an orderly entrance into the Harrah’s Hoosier Park […]
Indiana Announces Phased Approach for Horse Racing’s Return
On Friday, May 1 Indiana’s Governor released a five-stage phase-in for Indiana businesses to re-open using differing dates through July 4. The Indiana Horse Racing Commission and racetrack management have been working in conjunction with the governor’s office to confirm where horse racing falls within this reopening plan and the timeline below outlines those stages. […]
IHRC Reminder for Social Distancing
The following is a statement released this morning from the Indiana Horse Racing Commission (IHRC): As Industry stakeholders continue to work together to create and implement procedures to facilitate the re-opening of Indiana racetracks, we want to remind our industry participants to be aware of the social distancing requirements Governor Holcomb has put in place. […]
Statement on Indiana racing from IHRC
The following is a statement released Tuesday, April 28 regarding the current status for racing in the state of Indiana from the Indiana Horse Racing Commission (IHRC): IHRC statement: Recently, our office has been contacted regarding rumors related to the opening of the racetracks and barn areas. At this time, Indiana’s stay at home order […]
IHRC ceases in-person licensing March 20
(From the Indiana Horse Racing Commission) Due to the COVID-19 government requirements, the State of Indiana has been encouraging state agencies to put alternate work schedules in place to fulfill social distancing recommendations from the CDC. The casinos and racetracks have been closed since March 16th. To further aid in the safety and health of […]
Pre-meet IHRC licensing hours set
The Indiana Horse Racing Commission (IHRC) will provide several sessions of pre-meet licensing hours at the facility at Harrah’s Hoosier Park. Located in the Racing Administration building just outside of the main stable gate, the IHRC office begins pre-meet hours Tuesday, March 10. The IHRC will be open 10AM – 2PM daily beginning Tuesday, March […]